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November 10, 2009
Elmer Ceja
The Division I league (DI) is the most prestigious sports league across the United States. In the fall of 2008, Washington High School became a Division I school due to the increase in student population size. The break point is at 2,100 students, which kept Washington down in Division II for a while.
When a school is a Division I high school, it does not affect league play, but it makes post-season competition much more difficult. All schools in the Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL) are also Division I, except Kennedy High School. Due to the intense competition, many Division II teams are unable to even qualify for post-season play unless they win a championship.
“In order to demonstrate that Washington is a good team and can compete, I schedule the best competition I can get to play us,” Coach Ken Wittmer said.
Last fall the varsity football team was disappointed by its loss to Cal High, 0-41. This year Coach Wittmer scheduled another game against Cal High, putting their season record at risk. However, this time around, the varsity football team beat the team, 30-28, shocking spectators from around the Bay Area.
“It puts us at risk if we lose, but when we win, it demonstrates the strength of Washington football,” Wittmer said. “It is a combination of the player’s personal performance, team history and reputation and the coaches’ ability to promote the player, that helps get them recognized.”
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